Timothy vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

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Timothy Rank #208

Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Timothy or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Luke mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Timothy and Luke boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.